Under the spotlight

Gareth has been in a rich vein of form recently, not only ensuring Oran Kearney's men are water-tight at the back, but also chipping in with vital goals at the other end.

Name: Gareth McConaghie

Age: 21

Position: Centre-half

Home town: Dervock, Ballymoney

Club: Limavady United

What clubs have you previously played for?

Ballymena United

Left-footed or right-footed:

Right-footed

What team do you support?

Leeds United

What is your favourite away ground?

Dungannon

Who is your footballing idol?

Rio Ferdinand.

Any pre-match superstitions?

None, I'm not a superstitious person

Who is the best player you have played with and against?

Played with would be Jonny Evans at county level. Best against would be Glen Ferguson

What is the best advice you have been given by a manager?

No excuses

If you could introduce one thing to your sport what would it be?

It would be video replays to help referees and officials

Who do you think will win the league and World Cup?

I think Man Utd will win the league - but I hope I'm wrong! And it would be nice to see England win the World Cup

Who is your ideal WAG?

It has to be my girlfriend Amanda

Who has been the greatest influence on your football career?

That would have to be my dad. He has always encouraged me to do the best I can

If you could invite three players for a pint who would you invite?

Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand and Jermaine Beckford. With those three I wouldn't have to put my hand in my pocket!

I'd have to ask Jermaine what it felt like to score the winner against United to put them out of the FA Cup!

Who is the best dressed in your changing room?

So far nobody has taken over from Vincent Sweeney since he left the club

Who does the most moaning on the pitch?

Too many to say but I could narrow it down to three. They would be Damien McNulty, Trevor Hutchinson and..me!

Who's your team's best and worst trainers?

Worst trainer is Matthew McGraw as he's never there and the best is Paul Owens

Who is your team's biggest show pony?

Trevor McKendry - he never has a hair out of place and is always dressed to the nines! I'd be amazed if he got any dirt on him when he was playing! Apparently he was a real Kevin Keegan lookalike back then!

What has been the highlight of your football career?

Playing for Northern Ireland Under 16, 17 and 18

What has been the low point of your career?

Tearing ligaments in my right knee, coming back for one match and tearing the ligaments in my left knee

Who is the best team you have played this season?

Loughgall